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SEPTEMBER EDITION ‘18
Up Close Sphelele Mzimela Motivated to follow my dreams
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Mjojo Livity Getting the better of Diabetes
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Ayanda Mlala, Lebohang Makobe, Ntandose Mosibi and Tebogo Tabane Celebrating Women In Media
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#Ask_IGirls A very happy women’s month
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Mjojo Livity Walking for Life Up Close: Tina Redman
Beat boxing a form of expression for me
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#Ask How How to travel on a Shoestring Budget
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Sports Ayabonga Khaka Women’s Cricket Is On The Right Track’
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Poem Respect The Power Of She
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Food Asparagus Fried Fillet Steak with Mushroom Sauce and Jacked Potatoes
Editor Thapelo “Moleft� Khumalo Email: tkhumalo@auzweke.com Writers Gift Tlou Email: tloukgg@gmail.com Lindokuhle Ndaba Email: lindo.ndaba@auzweke.com Instagram: @iamlindokuhle_n Twitter: @IAmLinxLin
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Auzweke! Bafwethe. Banyana Banyana attacker Refiloe Jane, recently secured a move to Australian Club Canberra United. The 26 year old is also an influential member of the South African Women’s national team, thus her outstanding performances led to her nomination for the Gauteng Sports star of the year. The Soweto born, sat down for a chat with Auzweke’s Gift Tlou. So read the article to know more about Refiloe Jane. Sphelele Mzimela is an Actress hailing from Gingindlovu, KwaZulu Natal. She studied to be an actress at The Durban University of technology where she also got an opportunity to train as a singer and dancer. She has been singing and dancing ever since she was 10. Sphelele graduated from The Durban University of Technology in 2012 (With a national diploma in drama), and in the same year she had already begun her Bachelor of Arts degree in television production at AFDA Academy (The South African School of Motion Picture medium and live performance) in a quest to broaden her knowledge about the television industry. As great scholars will tell you, water has been the lifeline that has shaped Africa from its inception. Whole nations have migrated according to the availability of water. Our great history tells us that the south to north and then north to south migration of life in Africa and ultimately on earth was due in part to resources such as food and water. #Askigirls: DEDICATED TO EVERYONE WHO HAD IT HARD FOR MOST OF THE YEAR. GIVE YOUR SELF SOME CREDIT. As the year enters into a new season allow yourself to breath, give yourself a break and a pat on the shoulder for coming this far. For the longest of time in the year you found yourself stuck in a place no words could describe, a place so dark that you did not see yourself getting a tiny bit of a ray of sunshine yet here you are today alive and welcoming spring. It is no secret that days were not the same, each came with its very own package and baggage. On Mjojolivity we talk Getting the better of Diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects and impacts on how your body regulates insulin. Insulin regulation is essential as this is one of the ways that your body is able to break down food for your body to use. It is a homeostatic function, a kind of regulatory function. Then we close off with a poem by O Shaka titled COSMIC NUBIAN MOTHERE Subscribe to Auzweke!TV on YOUTUBE. Hope you enjoy this edition.
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Banyana Banyana attacker Refiloe Jane, recently secured a move to Australian Club Canberra United. The 26 year old is also an influential member of the South African Women’s national team, thus her outstanding performances led to her nomination for the Gauteng Sports star of the year. The Soweto born, sat down for a chat with Auzweke’s Gift Tlou.
Who is Refiloe Jane? I’m a 26 year old. Footballer for Tshwane University of Technology women’s team and a Banyana Banyana player.
the 20 games we’ve played and we hoping to win the league for the very first time.
Have you tried any other sporting What motivated you code? to pursue a career in Yes, I also did athletics in high school, football? but then after I left school I focused I think it’s something that runs in the family. My brothers used to play football, so I’ll follow them to training and that’s where I fell in love with the game.
When did you start playing then? I played in primary school, since the age of 6. Obviously when I got to high school I started taking my football career more serious.
How has the support been from your family? My family is very supportive. They try attend as many games as they can, so I’m very fortunate in that regard and I can’t complain.
How is the season so far with Tut women’s football? We having a good season. The team is good, we’ve won 20 games out of
on football only.
What are you studying at Tut? I’m doing my masters in Marketing, specialising in sports.
What’s the importance of studying as a footballer? It’s very important, anything can happen in football an injury can occur so at least with studying you’ve got something to fall back on. It also helps with critical thinking, deadlines and having to solve problems in the classroom which you can go on and apply in the field of play.
What do you get up to daily? During the day I’m focusing on my studies, and sometimes I work as an intern for the university and gsports4girls. Later at around 4pm I’m training with my team. Sourced photo from google
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What challenges do women footballers face? I’d say our league is not professional enough. If we could get paid to be footballers and be able to make a living the things would be a much easier.
Are you satisfied with the training facilities you have? Yes, I am satisfied. Here at Tut we’ve got a gymnasium and outdoor facilities.
What does it mean for you being nominated as the sports star of the year in the Gauteng Sports awards? It’s an honour and privilege for me. Gauteng sports is doing a great job and the coverage in women’s sport from the media is also good. I’m really looking forward to the event.
How can your fans vote for you? We’ll they have to sms Sport 10 to 49497
How did your move to Australia come about? There’s a guy by the name of Tshepo, who is a passionate supporter of women’s football, he’s got contacts overseas. So what he did was organise trials for me at Canberra and I funded my trip to go attend the trials. Got there impressed the coaches and the rest was history.
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Yes, it was back in January 2012. The squad was preparing for the Olympics and I was the last inclusion
You’ve been called up again in the Banyana squad for the upcoming Cosafa cup. I’m always honoured to receive a call up to represent my nation. There are a lot of players out there who want to be part of the national team set up, so I’ll always cherish this opportunity.
How is it working with Coach Desiree Ellis? It’s an easy relationship, Coach Desiree is very supportive and she looks after us very well. Even beyond the field of play in our studies or work, she is very supportive.
Which team do you support? Manchester united and Bayern Munich.
Who does Refiloe look up to? I don’t have anyone I look up to, I just set goals for myself and work hard to ensure that I achieve them.
What do you do for leisure? Read books, watch football and spend time with my loved ones
What’s your ultimate goal? I want to make a career out of playing football and change lives through spreading the word of god. By Gift Tlou.
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Motivated to follow my dreams
Portraying naĂŻve rural girl on one of the most watched soapy in the country has made her appreciate the role of rural women. Growing up in the countryside herself, Kentucky has also made her realize the predicament marginalized women face on a daily basis. Sphelele Mzimela is an Actres hailing from Gingindlovu, KwaZulu Natal. She studied to be an actress at The Durban University of technology where she also got an opportunity to train as a singer and dancer. She has been singing and dancing ever since she was 10. Sphelele graduated from The Durban University of Technology in 2012 (With a national diploma in drama), and in the same year she had already begun her Bachelor of Arts degree in television production at AFDA Academy (The South African School of Motion Picture medium and live performance) in a quest to broaden her knowledge about the television industry. Sphelele graduated from AFDA academy in 2015 and upon completion of her degree she joined the Mzansi magic soapy Isibaya. With an extraordinary love for life, she dabbles in the world of radio and modelling which bring up th resilience of her opinion. As a teenager watching Yesterday starring Leleti Khumalo inspired her to tell South African stories. “Watching that particular movie showed me the power actors and actress have in describing something to a society, and I wanted to be part of that. She intends to continue being a household name in South African television while culminating a role in the radio and media space.
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Behind the scene
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What was the first TV gig you had? Isibaya is my first ever TV gig.
6. What challenges have you faced in your career?
1. Did you always aspire to be an actor?
Sometimes when people don’t know you they tend to be disrespectful but I have learnt how to handle that and deal with those kinds of people with ease.
I have always aspired to be in entertainment, I started out with acting which I also love very much.
7. Did you take part at the national shutdown women’s march on August 1? If yes, why?
3. What motivated your acting career? Nothing specific, I have always been motivated to follow my dreams.
4. What do you do besides acting? I am a radio host, I also love to write. I have a blog.
5. How does it feel to be a woman in the entertainment space? It has its challenges but all in all I love it!!
Yes I did. So much has happened to women in this country, so much happens to women on a daily, I think it’s time we stand up and demand to be heard.
8. Are you involved in helping communities in any way? Yes, I volunteer as a counsellor at my church.
9. Words to women in SA. You are beautiful and much stronger than you realise.
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AUZWEKE #Education
The essence of life: Water
By Talent Dhlamini As great scholars will tell you, water has been the lifeline that has shaped Africa from its inception. Whole nations have migrated according to the availability of water. Our great history tells us that the south to north and then north to south migration of life in Africa and ultimately on earth was due in part to resources such as food and water. Water is the base for us to get that food. As an emerging farmer, I cannot stress enough the importance of water in the cycle of food security and provision. Our current drought situation has created a sharp price increase in food stuffs. This has a domino effect into our economic and social fronts. Putting great pressure on the economy, as the Agricultural Industry employs over a million people in our country and contributes to GDP up to 37%. These are no small matters; however, this can be traced back to our water. As of 2004, the Department of Water and Forestry has increasingly realised that water forms a key and essential resource that is fast being depleted. Projections have determined that in the next three years- 2020, we will have a serious shortage of water supply whilst demand increases. This is due to the reality that South Africa as a whole is a semi-arid area. With some areas being lush, but a majority of our country suffers from a lack of water. This is further made worse by the current weather phenomenon called the El Nino. Which is a cycle of heat wave that dries and followed by deluges of relief that overwhelms the area
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affected creating even greater disaster when there is some precipitation relief. We are experiencing this phenomenon in its dry cycle season, with most of the food producing provinces having declared drought status. Loss of crops and livestock has seen us plunge into a food deficit for some of our basics such as maize. So, the point of this article is not just to paint the real and gloomy picture but to engage you as Auzweke! Nation in being part of the solution that will secure our future- literally. As the body can tell you- it can survive a relatively extended period of time with little or no food but cannot do so without water. Water is a life essential, not just a nice to have. Clean and continuous water supply is slowly becoming a farfetched reality for us, with Water-shedding already having been implemented in various areas of the country and as close to us as Pretoria. Yet we still have car washes that lavishly waste water down our streets- contributing to the increase in potholes seen on our streets. We still visit salons that splash us through with water after our beauty treatments and never think about the amount of chemicals that have been put into the water system or the amount of water that has just been wasted. And more importantly, in some Kasi’s we are still going to go all out for the Spring Day Celebrations, splashing and wasting tonnes of water on each other to welcome the new season on the first of September. This practise has no place in our future in its current form of hosing down friends and neighbours with water. Like all other examples above, if it is to continue, we need to limit the amount of water used by controlling what we disperse and where possible capture and recycle the water.
I grew up eating home grown vegetables that were ‘grey-water’ watered. Up to today, though we have a shower and bath, we still maintain the need for wash basins as a family. Where about 60% of all our body washing takes place in these basins, ensuring that water is controlled and this water is used on the garden. This previously used water- for dishes, for washing clothes or our bodies is called: grey water. It is water that has some soap content and very little harmful chemicals and therefore can be used again in another part of our daily lives. Another tip is to ensure that the washing machine that you use has the water outlet feeding into somewhere useful rather than the drain. Washing machines as a general norm utilise a lot of water and it is important that we do not take this good water and dispose of it in the drain. With a little bit of creativity and some effort, this water can be re-directed to better use. As South Africans, we consume more monthly litres of water than anyone else in the world. This is not good, as we are not the most water flush country in the world. It is the little things that we can do as individuals and as homes that will make a great impact in reducing the upcoming water deficit and in ensuring more equitable distribution of our water supply. By making sure that there are no faucets that are leaking. By checking that all plumbing is leak-proof and does not leak anywhere- including underground. Know your numbers: how much water a day do you use? How much a month? Does your water meter reflect this amount? If not, get it checked out immediately and if it something that you need to report to the authorities, do so and hold them accountable by checking if they have resolved the problem. Report any water discharge that occurs immediately and again, follow up with the officials to sort this out pronto. Gardening presents a possible water waste if not correctly looked after. Never plant foreign invasive plants in your garden. Keep it local and indigenous. This ensures two important things: that the plants use water accordingly as they are natives to the area and that the ecosystem is kept at a healthy balance. Having planted these plants, know their water needs- don’t over
water. When watering your plants, it is best to do so early in the morning in the winter and late afternoon, as the sun sets, over
summer. This ensures that maximum water is seeped into the ground for the plant roots with the least amount of water loss. Plant in entrenched areas as much as possible, to allow for any water runoff to be captured on the sides of the planted area, and so allow for more water to be absorbed into the ground, rather than running off into the streets or paving area. Keep paving areas clean by using a bucket and broom versus a hosepipe. Like plants, do these early or late in the day, to reduce the amount of water you use. As stated above, use grey water where possible for these activities. Grey water requires each home to have a removable wash basin in addition to the ultra-modern bathrooms and kitchens we have. This is a handy way to ensure that water use is capped and kept under control. As black families, we are still very familiar with this form of bathing and washing dishes, it is not backwards to continue to do this, but rather very progressive. We can also take our power outside the home, by playing our part in holding municipal representatives accountable for ensuring good water management. Staying abreast of what programmes are being rolled out, how you can participate and how you can hold government accountable is as vital as ensuring that there are no water leaks on your property. After all, the bigger picture is one that government at local as well as at national levels plays. Become familiar with what your municipality’s water management plan and system is, who is the person responsible for its implementation and what feedback are you received regarding progress in your area? Are you seeing this progress? There is no better time to start being aware of water and its scarcity, now is the time to start making a differencebecause you can. Auzweke! Google images
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DEDICATED TO EVERYONE WHO HAD IT HARD FOR MOST OF THE YEAR. GIVE YOUR SELF SOME CREDIT
As the year enters into a new season allow yourself to breath, give yourself a break and a pat on the shoulder for coming this far. For the longest of time in the year you found yourself stuck in a place no words could describe, a place so dark that you did not see yourself getting a tiny bit of a ray of sunshine yet here you are today alive and welcoming spring. It is no secret that days were not the same, each came with its very own package and baggage. Some days were like a very ice cold winter day in the middle of summer very dull and lonely, when some were like autumn as its challenges would come flooding in like a strong unexpected wind making it hard to even open your eyes and see the road ahead. When you had your back against the wall, foetal position maintained in the wee hours of the morning when curtains are drawn closer to each other, lights are dimmed and night breaks into dawn just before morning comes and all you did was beg for God to take you because you cannot bear the pain and hurt that surrounds your life anymore. However because the train of life waits for no one, bills have to be paid, children have to be prepared and dropped off at school, your boss expected to see you at work in the morning/night as per your signed contract and those you have always been a pillar to expected to see you as bubbly, happy and optimistic as they knew you to be, leaving you with no choice but to wake up in the morning, wipe off the last tears shed at dawn and continue living life as expected. If only the world knew how much you had and still have to carry on your shoulders they’d probably be a little bit nicer and gentler with you. For taking all this in without allowing it to disturb your daily functioning and choosing to focus on the brighter as opposed to the darker days, give yourself some credit and do not forget to thank yourself for keeping on. Thank yourself for wearing your smile in the morning after having a stream
of tears falling on your cheeks for half of the previous night, you managed to wear it with pride and confidence even though inside you were shattered into a million little pieces you had no energy to piece them together. For bearing the most unbearable emotional turned into physical pain, for picking yourself up so many times after falling yet keeping faith that all will one day be well, give yourself some credit, show love and appreciation to thy self for it is well deserved. You could have focused and generated your thoughts on negatives, yet you chose to look at this life with an optimistic eye and have faith that one day brightness will come and hit this darkest place you find yourself wandering in and when that time comes it will remember not to leave and rather stay. The year is entering into a new season; birds are chirping the sun is up. Deep within yourself believe that there is so much brightness and little darkness and hopelessness. Allow yourself to reclaim your happiness and take a step towards bringing back your smile, which was painfully and forcefully taken away. As we enter into the new season always remember that you are a fire that ignites a spark so powerful that not even water can put off, you are a phoenix that rises above the highest of heights no matter the circumstances. Always remain humbled, optimistic and hopeful that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Never forget to spread love wherever you go. You have come this far, give yourself some credit and allow your wings to spread so you can reach heights you were always destined to reach. Breath child of the soil breath, appreciate and embrace your strength. Keep rising higher because you are capable, spring has sprung let us cruise into it. By Phindile Sibiya
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Getting the bet Auzweke! Mjojo Livity
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iabetes is a condition that affects and impacts on how your body regulates insulin. Insulin regulation is essential as this is one of the ways that your body is able to break down food for your body to use. It is a homeostatic function, a kind of regulatory function.
By: Talent Dlamini
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magine your insulin is like the PSL, without it, soccer would be a mess and a free for all. Diabetes occurs when your body can no longer regulate for itself your insulin function. And this has drastic and negative impact on your body. It is advisable that you get your blood sugar tested by going to the clinic at least once a year. Should you fall into these risk categories, it is recommended that you ensure that you test more regularly and keep close watch over how your body functions. What are the Risk Categories? According to the Diabetics SA organisation, you are at risk if: * You are aged 35 or over * Are overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your middle. * Are a member of a high-risk group (in South Africa if you are of Indian descent you are at particular risk). * You have a family history of diabetes * You have given birth to a baby that weighed over 4kg at birth, or have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy * You are having high cholesterol or other fats in the blood * You have high blood pressure or heart disease For those that have already discovered that they are Diabetic, the world is not over and no, it isn’t a ‘touch of sugar’. This is a real ailment that can complicate to the point of you losing your life. And all this is unnecessary if we can ensure that we follow a few guidelines and take the nurse’s advice seriously. Firstly, the goal of any diabetic should be to bring back their blood glucose levels to within the normal range, which is between 4-6mmol/l. This at first may be a hard road, but very soon, it becomes a healthier lifestyle that has big rewards, even beyond just managing diabetes. The first step is to educate yourself. Know your disease. Know what it is about and how it affects you. Learn about how other have beat the disease and are leading healthy lifestyles. Learn about the foods that are beneficial and the foods that are harmful.
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The next step is to join a support group. Especially at first as you find your feet about how best to manage your disease. And if you have been one of the sufferers that have only thought of it as a “touch of sugar” therefore have never made any adjustments, please start now from step one. The next step is to do a lifestyle adjustment. Include your family. Teach them what you have learned about your disease, tell them what it will mean to you to have them support you during these difficult times and ultimately tell them the benefits that your adjustment has on the overall health of the whole family. After all this lifestyle adjustment, is not and adjustment for diabetes, it is a healthy lifestyle that has benefit for everyone- diabetic or not. Eating healthier and exercising is great for everyone. The last step is to take your medication regularly and to keep your appointments with your health professional. This is the only way to assess how helpful the medication is as well as how well your body is responding to all the changes you have made. There is hope at the end of this tunnel, as one Diabetes survivor, Gogo Edith shares with us: I was diagnosed with Diabetes more than 30 years ago. Having a family history of Diabetes, with many femalesyoung and old, having died from this felt like a death blow. I was in my forties, carrying a lot of extra weight I had not been able to shed after giving birth to my laat lammatjie at 42 years. She weighed just over 4kg at birth and I thank God she was a healthy and robust little baby girl. Having heard this devastating news, I went home and decided I was going to beat this. I went back to my doctor and started asking questions about this disease, wanting to better understand what it was and how it was changing my body. Having seen it kill and maim family members, I knew that it was a serious illness. That first year of my diagnosis was the hardest. I sat down my family members and explained the changes in our food intake that we needed to make. I educated my husband and children about the disease and told them that I need their support. Being a close knit family, all the children, their spouses and my husband started the journey with me. We cut out cool drinks, snacks and other junk food. We moved to a free Friday day, where we could have some kind of ‘health’ relaxed meal. For example,
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on Fridays we would have a salad that had normal dressing and have bread instead of complex starches with a high protein option. We still did not fry things, we stayed away from high fat, sugar and salt content foods and from fast foods. When the kids decided on a Burger Friday, we made the burger at home from mince and baked this in the oven versus frying it. This did not end in adjusting my diet and that of my family, but also the amount of movement we did. We started netball and soccer challenges. My husband and I started a culture of taking long walks together and this we still do today and it has built up our intimacy levels too! In the first few months, I was part of a support group, but as it was away from the location and required a lot of traveling and time away from my routine, I started finding it difficult to attend. At this time it wasn’t common place to have support groups in the location and there was none where I stayed. However, the support of my family and the great health professionals that were part of my journey made it less difficult for me when I had to make the unfortunate decision of leaving the support group. Currently my Diabetes is within normal range and has been for over 25 years. I enjoy a healthy lifestyle and as I was very conscious of reducing sugar intake from early
on, have learned to enjoy some of my favourite treats in a diabetic substitute. Things like ice cream, chocolate and biscuits are still in my diet but I do not take ‘regular’ ones but rather diabetic society approved brands. These do come at quite a cost, but as I indulge in them as treats only once in a while, they go a long way, making it worthwhile. For example, 1Ltr tub of ice cream can take me a month and a half to consume. I am very aware of my body and so, even when I have consumed something that is not right unawares, my taste buds tell me there is way too much sugar for me, and I can ask if there is sugar in the food stuff. My body is very sensitive in that manner now. My children and grandchildren have come to understand and work with me regarding my diabetes, rather than making me feel like it is a lonely uphill battle. The kids even love having their Gogo close by at parties, because they get my share and their own! Though I ensure that we monitor and have oversight of how much sugar, salt and fat they intake; as today’s world is filled with high processed foods. 30 years on and still beating the odds, this can be you- take care of yourself and know that Diabetics is manageable. Enjoy a healthy life! Auzweke! Google images
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How To‌ Purchase iTransi
seen expenses. Whilst some can be calculated with easesuch as Insurance, others relate to market forces, so you can estimate but would need to build in some fat into your estimate as things change quickly over time.
By Talent Dhlamini The purchase of a vehicle, aka iTransi is one of the two big purchases we make as individuals. Not mentioning the yard callers who are looking at purchasing a yacht, aeroplane or helicopter as their next spend. It is important therefore to understand the fundamentals of purchasing a vehicle as it has legal obligations tied into it. With the turn of the financial tides, most buyers are opting for second hand vehicles. This article will cover a few basics of what to look out for and equip you with a checklist tool to assist you in your quest. The tool can be downloaded from our Facebook page. The first step in the acquiring of anything is to first understand why you want or need that particular car. It is advisable therefore for you to take time to jot down and/or understand why you are acquiring a vehicle. The purchase of a vehicle is a big decision with even bigger consequences. The second step is to look at your affordability. This is a question about more than if one can raise the finance to purchase the vehicle, but rather if the vehicle will be affordable. Affordability does not only look at financing and financing options, but also takes into account maintenance costs and what is called running costs. Maintenance costs can be adequately researched and factored into affordability relatively easier than Running Costs. One can go to a professional mechanic and/or a dealer that retails and services your choice of vehicle to get an idea of what services and labour currently cost and how they have been increasing in the past. Running Costs are a bit tricky as they include factors such as petrol, tyres, insurance and unfore-
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The third step is now where to acquire your vehicle. The deemed hassle free option to acquiring a used vehicle is to go through a reputable Vehicle Dealership. A Vehicle Dealership is reputable when it can prove current membership with The Retail Motor Industry Organisation of Africa (RMI) or The Independent Dealer Association (IDA). Please check that the membership is current, as these are renewable memberships. Both these bodies regulate the quality and standard of vehicles purchased and have an ombudsman function should there be a dispute. Though dealerships come with some surety, it is essential to still ensure that the vehicle purchased has been checked by you to avoid hassles at a later stage. Some of the possible advantages of a dealership, is the ability to negotiate for additional cost relief such as placing the vehicle into your name and back on the road; as well as negotiate some service and warranty plans. The alternative to dealerships is that of auction or private sale. When opting for Vehicle Auctions, there are factors to be weary of. When buying a used car from an auction it is recommendable that the vehicle is checked in daylight and taken for a test drive. It is advisable to be aware and stay away from any “Code 3� vehicle, which is made out of parts of two damaged vehicles welded together. It is also advisable to be wary of buying stolen vehicles from auction. If a vehicle is found to be stolen it will be returned to its rightful owner, even if it was purchased in good faith. Leaving you with no rights to the vehicle and financial obligations that you still need to service to the end of your agreed term whilst you do not have ownership. The registration documents and proof of identity of the seller should be checked carefully ensuring that the two documents match. The last alternative is that of private sale. This will mean going through various online trading platforms, newspapers, magazines and word of mouth. With this route a puritanical detail listing should be kept of contacts and references. The following needs to be covered before making an appointment to view: Ensure all the details in the ad are correct. Focus on year model, engine size, exactly which model (GL, GLS etc.), Extras, Mileage. Why are they selling the car? What was the car primarily used for? Where was it parked during the day? And at night? Do they have kids? What kind of daily commute did they do? Have they done many long road trips? When last were the tyres replaced? Any recent repairs? Any serious accidents (fender benders are they okay/normal)? Save a copy of the actual ad. If you can get these answered in writing, even better!
Make sure that you follow a few safety tips, regardless of gender and your Karate Black belt. Meet at a public place, like a police station. Meet during the day. Don’t bring along any money with you. 1. Take someone with you who knows about mechanical things if you don’t have the knowledge. Don’t appear to be over eager to the seller. 2. Break your inspection up into four segments, as advised by the AA of SA. Engine, Bodywork, Interior and Test Drive. Check out our Facebook page for a copy of the DriveIt’s detailed Inspection Checklist. 3. After the Test Drive, don’t be over-enthusiastic, even when you know you have found the one, play it cool; don’t commit yourself to a purchase. (If this car was not the one, move on to the next option/s) 4. Check the service books. Compare actual mileage to the last service. Do the dates check out? If you are a bit suspicious, check that the ink is not the same for all the services and signed and written by the same person over 4 years highly unlikely! Check the service sticker in the door pillar. Does it match the service book? Check the steering wheel and pedals for wear. Does it match the mileage reflected on the odometer? Ask questions. If the seller seems to be getting annoyed, s/he is probably hiding something. 5. After the test, having satisfied yourself with the car being the one and before committing to any purchase price, check out the general retail value and maintenance costs for the vehicle. There are different ways to obtain this, as mentioned in the affordability above. You can check Book values and Maintenance from Transunion on their website www.myautoinfo.co.za. Check that the vehicle licence is current and valid. Ask if there are any outstanding traffic fines and make the seller sign a letter that s/he will be responsible for any outstanding fines. 6. If you are able to, it is best to have an independent, reliable Inspection Body run some tests. There are various AA Dekra tests that can be done on a vehicle. You would need to pay for these tests; it would be to your own advantage and peace of mind to do so, before agreeing on purchase
details. The Roadworthy Test is a legal requirement and must be conducted every time a vehicle changes ownership, ensuring that it meets the safety standards defined by the SABS; but this doesn’t cover all the potential problems. Check that the RWT (roadworthy test) is done and consistently. It is valid for 21 days and may be payable by you if so agreed. 7. Knowing all these different factors; bargain for a great price and if the Seller is not budging, try and get some extra’s. 8. Once you have agreed on the Purchase price, pay per bank cheque or electronic internet transfer. Avoid handling large amounts of cash. Insist on a Sales Agreement Letter or Detailed Invoice from the seller. It should state the date, all the details of the vehicle, the price, and any conditions of sale. This will be needed as part of the documents for registering the car on your name. 9. You now have 21 days to register ownership of the vehicle. When a vehicle changes owner, Traffic Department should be contacted with the change of address and ownership details. Before you can register ownership however, the seller must first complete a Notification of change of ownership (NCO – Yellow) form; this can be submitted with your registration though the seller can do this separately. For you to register the vehicle, you need: • Identification Document (ID/
Passport) • The vehicle registration certificate (In the seller’s name) / The Seller’s NCO documents • A roadworthy certificate, if the current registration certificate is older than six months • Proof of purchase (The sales agreement/ Letter/ Detailed Invoice provided by the seller) • A valid motor vehicle licence (Ensure that the licence fees for the vehicle are up to date) • The completed application form for registering and licencing a motor vehicle (RLV – Blue form) • Application fee (The fee depends on the province in which the vehicle is registered) Now that the vehicle is purchased and registered, it is always advisable to insure the vehicle. The cheapest Insurance option is that of third party. This means that you are covered for in case you have an accident with another person/vehicle. Until the next How to…
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AUZWEKE Poem
COSMIC NUBIAN MOTHER
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Eye am the way, the truth and the light. All souls must come through me. I once was blind but now I see Now I see all is aligned in the stars. I once was blind but now I see I see that the rising sun is the only true Sun of God That comes back each and every morning, Giving life to all, non-breathing and breathing. Amazing grace how sweet the sound The sound of rain hitting earths’ ground. There is no other way beside the way that is Eye I am mother, mama, mma. I am mother neter, I am mother nature. I give life to all in need of care. I am the medication that cures life back into pure. I am here to restore. Eye am the way, the truth and the light. All souls comes through me. Only the blind believes the lie I am from a rib cage. I give birth to all men for human sake. Unlearn to relearn. I am the conscious mother of humanity I feed all men; Ancient frequencies, ancient vibrations and ancient thoughts. Transforming them into souls in human forms. I am the tempel thats inside, I am the heaven that is paradise. Amazing grace how sweet the sound, I once was blind but now I see I am the all seeing Eye of God. Eye am the way, the truth and the light. All souls comes through me. Onalenna Shaka
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Sticky wings, Potato Salad and Butternut Soup
AUZWEKE Masutsa
Kagiso Motsumi
Chef
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Potato salad 1. 500 Baby potatoes 2. 300g button mushrooms 3. 1 onion 4. Cream Cheese Dressing 5. Salt (pinch of salt/pepper) 6. Oil
STEPS: 1. Clean and half the potatoes, blanch the potatoes with salt till soft 2. Remove from heat and set aside 3. Chop the mushrooms into slices and cut onions into strips 4. Fry onions and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper 5. Mix the potatoes and mushroom then add the dressing. Mix it through and adjust the flavor to your taste
Sticky Wings 1. 2kg Wings 2. 175g (Half Cup) Honey 3. 2tlb spoons Oil 4. 60g Dijon Mustard 5. 3tlb spoons Crushed Garlic 6. Brown Sugar 7. Salt and Pepper 8. BBQ spice 9. White Wine Vinegar
STEPS: 1. Mix BBQ spice with 2tlb spoons salt, 4tlb spoons sugar, dry rub the wings with the spice and grill oven bake till cooked remove from heat 2. Mix honey, mustard, oil, vinegar, garlic and Âź teaspoon ground black pepper in a glass bowl put aside while the chicken is cooking 3. When chicken is cooked; add the chicken to the marinade and return to heat for 15 min remove and baste the chicken once more return to heat for 5 minutes while still hot
Butternut Soup 1. 350ml Orange Juice 2. 4tlb Spoons Sugar 3. 350ml Fresh Cream 4. Medium butternut
STEPS: 1. Peel and chop butternut into cups then add water and boil soft 2. Strain remaining water then add sugar and half the orange juice. Put it back on the stove at medium heat for 15 min 3. Puree the butternut with juice and use a hand blender to smooth the butternut. Add the cream bit by bit till you get the consistency of creamy thick soup
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